Hot off the press: Bridge to EM curriculum (2nd edition) released

bridge to em emergency medicine 2nd edition

It has been 3 years since the 8-week, self-guided Bridge to Emergency Medicine (EM) curriculum was launched to help graduating medical students prepare for EM residency. The curriculum has been viewed over 43,000 times and we have awarded over 5,000 ALiEMU course certificates. It is now a part of many residency programs’ intern boot camp.

Launching the 2nd edition of Bridge to EM (2024)

We are thrilled to announce that we launching the second edition of the curriculum.

This was made possible thanks to our new co-editor, Dr. Andres Lopez, who revamped and updated the entire curriculum with Dr. Christina Shenvi to include more current articles, updated links, and new quiz questions. We also include a broader representation of foundational learning content such as the interpretation of diagnostic imaging as well as professional competency skills (e.g., communication, efficiency).

Check out the Bridge to EM home page and then head over to take the 9 free ALiEMU weekly quizzes.

By Michelle Lin, MD|2024-05-05T21:16:13-07:00May 6, 2024|ALiEMU, Medical Student|

ALiEM AIR Series | Toxicology Module

Welcome to the AIR Toxicology Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts in the past 12 months from the top 50 sites of the Digital Impact Factor [1], the ALiEM AIR Team is proud to present the highest quality online content related to related to toxicology in the Emergency Department. 8 blog posts met our standard of online excellence and were approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board. More specifically, we identified 3 AIR and 5 Honorable Mentions. We recommend programs give 4 hours of III credit for this module.

AIR Stamp of Approval and Honorable Mentions

In an effort to truly emphasize the highest quality posts, we have 2 subsets of recommended resources. The AIR stamp of approval is awarded only to posts scoring above a strict scoring cut-off of ≥30 points (out of 35 total), based on our scoring instrument. The other subset is for “Honorable Mention” posts. These posts have been flagged by and agreed upon by AIR Board members as worthwhile, accurate, unbiased, and appropriately referenced despite an average score.

Take the AIR Toxicology Module at ALiEMU

Interested in taking the AIR quiz for fun or asynchronous (Individualized Interactive Instruction) credit? Please go to the above link. You will need to create a free, 1-time login account.

Highlighted Quality Posts: Toxicology

Blog/Podcast	Article Title	Author(s)	Date	AIR/HM
EM Ottawa	Buprenorphine: A guide for ED providers	Max Zworth, MD and Rebecca Seliga, MD	Mar 9, 2023	AIR
EMCrit	Alcohol withdrawal	Josh Farkas, MD	Mar 29, 2023	AIR
ALIEM	Phenobarbital as 1st line medication for alcohol withdrawal: have you switched from benzodiazepines yet?	Alex Rogers MD, J.D. Cambron DO	Jun 1, 2023	AIR
EM Docs	N-acetylcysteine for Acetaminophen Toxicity	Eric Sabatini Regueira, MD and Ann-Jeannette Geib, MD	Aug 3, 2023	HM
EM Docs	Methylene blue	Quinton Nannet, MD and Christine Murphy, MD	Dec 27, 2022	HM
EM Docs	Acute organophosphate toxicity	Daniel Escobar, MD and Ann-Jeannette Geib, MD	Jun 7, 2023	HM
Core EM	Updates in high dose insulin and euglycemia therapy for the treatment of b-adrenergic receptor and calcium channel antagonist overdose	William Plowe, MD	Mar 28, 2022	HM
EM Ottawa	CBRNE and HAZMAT: Be prepared	Patrick Fisk, MD	Jan 19, 2023	HM

(AIR = Approved Instructional Resource; HM = Honorable Mention)

If you have any questions or comments on the AIR series, or this AIR module, please contact us!

Reference

Lin M, Phipps M, Chan TM, et al. Digital Impact Factor: A Quality Index for Educational Blogs and Podcasts in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Ann Emerg Med. 2023;82(1):55-65. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.02.011, PMID 36967275

By Chris Belcher, MD|2024-03-27T07:42:14-07:00Feb 5, 2024|ALiEMU, Approved Instructional Resources (AIR series), Tox & Medications|

ALiEM AIR Series | Respiratory 2023 Module

Welcome to the AIR Respiratory Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts in the past 12 months from the top 50 sites of the Digital Impact Factor [1], the ALiEM AIR Team is proud to present the highest quality online content related to related to respiratory diseases in the Emergency Department. 6 blog posts met our standard of online excellence and were approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board. More specifically, we identified 3 AIR and 3 Honorable Mentions. We recommend programs give 3 hours of III credit for this module.

AIR Stamp of Approval and Honorable Mentions

In an effort to truly emphasize the highest quality posts, we have 2 subsets of recommended resources. The AIR stamp of approval is awarded only to posts scoring above a strict scoring cut-off of ≥30 points (out of 35 total), based on our scoring instrument. The other subset is for “Honorable Mention” posts. These posts have been flagged by and agreed upon by AIR Board members as worthwhile, accurate, unbiased, and appropriately referenced despite an average score.

Take the AIR Respiratory Module at ALiEMU

Interested in taking the AIR quiz for fun or asynchronous (Individualized Interactive Instruction) credit? Please go to the above link. You will need to create a free, 1-time login account.

Highlighted Quality Posts: Respiratory

Site	Article	Author	Date	Label
EMCrit	IBCC: Asthma	Josh Farkas, MD	April 12, 2023	AIR
EMCrit	IBCC: Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia	Josh Farkas, MD	October 11, 2022	AIR
EM Docs	Empyema: ED Presentation, Evaluation, and Management	Heath Garner, MD	April 11, 2022	AIR
Rebel EM	Pigtail Catheter vs Large Bore Chest Tube for Pneumothorax	Jessica DiPeri, MD	December 1, 2022	HM
The Skeptics Guide to EM	Hey Ho! High Flow vs Standard O2 therapy for hospitalized children with respiratory failure	Dennis Ren, MD	April 22, 2023	HM
PEM Blog	Why we do what we do: Treatments for severe asthma	Brad Sobolewski, MD	August 23, 2022	HM

(AIR = Approved Instructional Resource; HM = Honorable Mention)

If you have any questions or comments on the AIR series, or this AIR module, please contact us!

Reference

Lin M, Phipps M, Chan TM, et al. Digital Impact Factor: A Quality Index for Educational Blogs and Podcasts in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Ann Emerg Med. 2023;82(1):55-65. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.02.011, PMID 36967275

ALiEM AIR Series | Infectious Disease 2023 Module

ALiEMU AIR Series infectious disease 2023

Welcome to the AIR Infectious Disease Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts in the past 12 months from the top 50 sites of the Digital Impact Factor [1], the ALiEM AIR Team is proud to present the highest quality online content related to related to infectious diseases in the Emergency Department. 6 blog posts met our standard of online excellence and were approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board. More specifically, we identified 1 AIR and 5 Honorable Mentions. We recommend programs give 3 hours of III credit for this module.

AIR Stamp of Approval and Honorable Mentions

In an effort to truly emphasize the highest quality posts, we have 2 subsets of recommended resources. The AIR stamp of approval is awarded only to posts scoring above a strict scoring cut-off of ≥30 points (out of 35 total), based on our scoring instrument. The other subset is for “Honorable Mention” posts. These posts have been flagged by and agreed upon by AIR Board members as worthwhile, accurate, unbiased, and appropriately referenced despite an average score.

Take the AIR Infectious Disease Module at ALiEMU

Interested in taking the AIR quiz for fun or asynchronous (Individualized Interactive Instruction) credit? Please go to the above link. You will need to create a free, 1-time login account.

Highlighted Quality Posts: Infectious Disease

Site	Article	Author	Date	Label
SGEM	Lumbar punctures in febrile infants with positive urinalysis – it’s just overkill	Dennis Ren, MD	December 31, 2022	AIR
EMDocs	Bacterial Meningitis	Mounir Contreras Cejin, MD	January 28, 2023	HM
ALiEM	The Febrile Infant	Corey Ziemba, MD, Justin Hacnik, MD and J.D. Cambron, DO	March 29, 2023	HM
EMCrit	Approach to CNS infection	Josh Farkas, MD	August 15, 2022	HM
Core EM	Updates in STI Care	Daniel Imas, MD	March 17, 2022	HM
REBEL EM	Short course antibiotics for Peds CAP	Marco Propersi, DO	Dec 5, 2022	HM

(AIR = Approved Instructional Resource; HM = Honorable Mention)

If you have any questions or comments on the AIR series, or this AIR module, please contact us!

Thank you to the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and the Council of EM Residency Directors (CORD) for jointly sponsoring the AIR Series! We are thrilled to partner with both on shaping the future of medical education.

Reference

Lin M, Phipps M, Chan TM, et al. Digital Impact Factor: A Quality Index for Educational Blogs and Podcasts in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Ann Emerg Med. 2023;82(1):55-65. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.02.011, PMID 36967275

By Chris Belcher, MD|2023-07-21T14:46:01-07:00Jul 20, 2023|ALiEMU, Approved Instructional Resources (AIR series), Expert Peer Reviewed (Clinical), Infectious Disease|

ALiEM AIR Series | Procedures Module

Welcome to the AIR Procedures Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts in the past 12 months from the top 50 sites of the Social Media Index, the ALiEM AIR Team is proud to present the highest quality online content related to related to procedures in the Emergency Department. 6 blog posts met our standard of online excellence and were approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board. More specifically, we identified 2 AIR and 4 Honorable Mentions. We recommend programs give 3 hours of III credit for this module.

AIR Stamp of Approval and Honorable Mentions

In an effort to truly emphasize the highest quality posts, we have 2 subsets of recommended resources. The AIR stamp of approval is awarded only to posts scoring above a strict scoring cut-off of ≥30 points (out of 35 total), based on our scoring instrument. The other subset is for “Honorable Mention” posts. These posts have been flagged by and agreed upon by AIR Board members as worthwhile, accurate, unbiased, and appropriately referenced despite an average score.

Take the AIR Procedures Module at ALiEMU

Interested in taking the AIR quiz for fun or asynchronous (Individualized Interactive Instruction) credit? Please go to the above link. You will need to create a free, 1-time login account.

Highlighted Quality Posts: Procedures

Site	Article	Author	Date	Label
Rebel EM	Intra Articular Lidocaine vs Sedation in Shoulder Reductions	Nordia Matthews, MD	30 Jan 2023	AIR
EM Docs	Video Laryngoscopy in the ED	Cameron Jones, MD	8 Aug 2022	AIR
First 10 EM	Lacerations: Does closure technique matter?	Justin Morgenstern, MD	28 Nov 2022	HM
DFTB	Regional nerve blocks module	Nicola Mulrooney, MD	7 Dec 2022	HM
EM Docs	Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia for Hip Fractures	Olivia Victoriano, MD and Jacob Avila, MD	5 Dec 2022	HM
Core EM	Ultrasound Guided Lumbar Punctures	Aaron Bola, MD	31 Mar 2022	HM

(AIR = Approved Instructional Resource; HM = Honorable Mention)

If you have any questions or comments on the AIR series, or this AIR module, please contact us! More in-depth information regarding the Social Media Index.

Thank you to the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and the Council of EM Residency Directors (CORD) for jointly sponsoring the AIR Series! We are thrilled to partner with both on shaping the future of medical education.

By Chris Belcher, MD|2023-04-10T20:04:50-07:00Apr 14, 2023|ALiEMU, Approved Instructional Resources (AIR series), Critical Care/ Resus|

ALiEM AIR Series | Neurology 2022 Module

Welcome to the AIR Neurology 2022 Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts in the past 12 months from the top 50 sites of the Social Media Index, the ALiEM AIR Team is proud to present the highest quality online content related to related to neurologic emergencies in the Emergency Department. 5 blog posts met our standard of online excellence and were approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board. More specifically, we identified 2 AIR and 3 Honorable Mentions. We recommend programs give 3 hours of III credit for this module.

AIR Stamp of Approval and Honorable Mentions

In an effort to truly emphasize the highest quality posts, we have 2 subsets of recommended resources. The AIR stamp of approval is awarded only to posts scoring above a strict scoring cut-off of ≥30 points (out of 35 total), based on our scoring instrument. The other subset is for “Honorable Mention” posts. These posts have been flagged by and agreed upon by AIR Board members as worthwhile, accurate, unbiased, and appropriately referenced despite an average score.

Take the AIR Neurology 2022 Module at ALiEMU

Interested in taking the AIR quiz for fun or asynchronous (Individualized Interactive Instruction) credit? Please go to the above link. You will need to create a free, 1-time login account.

Highlighted Quality Posts: Neurologic Emergencies

Site	Article	Author(s)	Date	Label
EMDocs	Cauda Equina Syndrome: Why do we miss it? How to improve?	John H. Priester, MD; Mark Bisanzo, MD	13 Jun 2021	AIR
EMCrit	Spinal Epidural Abscess	Josh Farkas, MD	25 Feb 2022	AIR
Clinical Monster	Must Be Blood on the Brain	Molly Piccione, DO	3 June 2021	HM
EMCrit	Neuro emergencies in pregnancy	Josh Farkas, MD	23 Feb 2022	HM
EMCrit	Neuro-onc emergencies	Josh Farkas, MD	2 June 2022	HM

(AIR = Approved Instructional Resource; HM = Honorable Mention)

If you have any questions or comments on the AIR series, or this AIR module, please contact us! More in-depth information regarding the Social Media Index.

Thank you to the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and the Council of EM Residency Directors (CORD) for jointly sponsoring the AIR Series! We are thrilled to partner with both on shaping the future of medical education.

By Chris Belcher, MD|2023-01-10T04:14:05-08:00Jan 15, 2023|ALiEMU, Approved Instructional Resources (AIR series), Neurology|

Free Comprehensive Curriculum: Climate Change and Emergency Medicine

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a few of us interested in climate change science met through the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), and our group slowly expanded with the virtual world. We discussed the ever-growing number of climate publications and scholarship opportunities available. Some of us did research, education, or policy work, and all of us practiced clinically.

Negative climate-related impacts that we see in the Emergency Department

We discussed how climate-related impacts negatively affected our patients, and brainstormed how we could tackle the problem now. For us in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Colorado, and California, the climate crisis was pathology and interrupted treatment regimens, but also an opportunity to transform current care systems. At all of our hospitals, patients were brought in by ambulance with empty inhalers and non-functioning medical devices after losing electrical power. Monitors beeped from abnormal vital signs of patients impacted by extreme heat, inland and coastal flooding, or wildfires. We recognized the dangers related to place of residence and structural drivers that exacerbated existing health disparities. We agreed that open access education was the next step to action and striving for justice across our nation together.

How to start your climate change learning and advocacy journey?

More and more colleagues asked us where they could begin their own climate and emergency medicine journeys. We used our varied local and global experiences to curate content that could be used for journal clubs, medical simulation, quality improvement projects, grant applications, and other educational tracks or electives. Our goal was to provide a starting place for individuals who may not have dedicated faculty at their institutions.

Get caught up: Comprehensive 10-module curriculum

We are proud to announce a comprehensive 10-module curriculum on Climate Change and Emergency Medicine (EM) worth 56 hours of ALiEMU learning credits. Each module encompasses a broad range of reading materials and is followed by a brief quiz on ALiEMU. All of this is available for free. Get learning now.

Go to the CLIMATE CHANGE & EMERGENCY MEDICINE course home page

Be a climate changemaker

We hope the material reminds all of us of what actions are needed yet: authentic partnerships, clear communication of the robust evidence that we know, inclusivity, and leadership. Like emergency medicine, climate change and health work is truly life-long learning. Yet, knowledge is only as good as its use. We look forward to years of innovative solutions that move beyond dialogue and meaningfully address some of the greatest barriers to well-being for our patients and global community.